Do I have to book hotel rooms for all our guests who are attending? Or will they book and pay themselves?
2007-12-04 22:56:47 · 22 answers · asked by dizzy l 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
we have booked hotel rooms for the bridesmaids and groomsmen- everyone else we have given details of hotel to book themselves, with details of cheaper accommmodation nearby if the hotel is out of their price range
2007-12-04 23:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by billy 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
it is normal to get a block of hotel rooms, but this is not the same as booking rooms. these are rooms the hotel holds aside so that when a guest calls, there is a room available for them to book. usually the hotel will hold these rooms until a month before the wedding.
the guests pay for their own accommodations and meals other than the dinner at the reception. that includes attendants, close family, etc.
2007-12-05 16:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by not margaret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to depend on your budget, but you're certainly NOT obligated by any means to pay for your guests' lodging. As a rule, guests pay for their own travel expenses.
However, you CAN contact a local hotel and talk to them about your wedding date. Most hotels will hold a block of rooms for you (free of charge) until a certain date. After that date, they're just available to anyone on a first come/first serve basis.
That way, if guests are planning on attending, when they call the hotel to make reservations, all they have to do is tell them that they're with (your name) wedding party, and will be assured that accommodations will be available to them. A lot of times you can get a reduced rate for your guests as well, which is nice.
2007-12-05 11:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to pay themselves. I think maybe the wedding party you could help out on, just as a favor, but the guests are guests. You can give them hotel suggestions in the area, or if you are having your wedding at a hotel, the hotel you are at will sometimes provide package accommodations and give them a discount. You can let them know this, but I think it will depend on the hotel whether the bride and groom have to book it for them if it is going to be on a discount package. I have never heard of a wedding that the couple paid for their guests accommodations.
2007-12-05 11:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop an information sheet about your hotel in with your invites. Include things like facilities, prices, phone number, web address,maybe even a contact name if guests want to book. The hotel may let you reserve a number of rooms without charge, but make sure the guests know they are only reserved and not paid for!!
2007-12-05 13:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by claires77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to book hotel rooms for your guests but it is helpful to them if you create a hotel block. This will allow your guests to stay one of your chosen hotels at a lower rate. You create the block of rooms that the hotel will hold for your guests, they will book their hotel on their own with a special code or they usually just have to say they are with the XXX wedding for their special rates. You can also do the same thing if you have a lot of out of town guests that have to fly to you or may need a rental car while visiting.
Both links below will offer you free quotes on hotel rates for multiple rooms and rental cars, airfare if needed. Their is no obligation to book. Hope these are helpful to you.
Congratulations!
2007-12-05 10:32:07 · answer #6 · answered by holmeskaykay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suppose it depends how far everyone is travelling...but one idea is to negotiate some subsidised rates at a few nearby hotels and provide the details on the wedding invite. Guests still pay for their rooms but they feel like you've helped by giving them a discount (most hotels will do this if you're expecting quite a few bookings). x
2007-12-05 07:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by Groovy Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, god no! If you have parents coming in or wedding party it would be -nice- but you dont have to. You can check around for some of the best priced places in the area and recommend them to your guests. If you have a lot of people coming in, ask the hotels if you can get discounts for several rooms booked, that could help your guests. but no, you do not have to book out of town guests! Trust me, Ive read a LOT of ettiquette books!! good luck! :)
2007-12-05 08:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by katie-bug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it depends completely on your budget - the normal thing to do as far as I know is to put a list of availalable hotels near to the venue or on site if that is the case, with a list of prices and allow the guests to book and pay for the rooms themselves.
If you want to pay for the rooms, then its completely up to you. Anyone worth their salt would gladly pay to spend the night in a hotel to celebrate your wedding with you : )
2007-12-05 07:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by sweetnlow 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
let your guest book and pay for themselves. some people are picky as to which hotel they will stay in. when people get an invitation to a wedding and its out of town they assume all accommodations are their own responsibility anyways.
2007-12-05 08:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by C S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've always gotten invitations that included info on the local hotels, price etc. with maps showing the church, reception location and hotels. If it's a summer wedding we've also received info on the local campgrounds and fees.
Guests were expected to book their own rooms.
2007-12-05 07:06:02 · answer #11 · answered by Choqs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋